Consumer outlook plunges in September as inflation outlook worsens

11-09-2026 16:28 via cnbc.com

Consumer outlook plunges in September as inflation outlook worsens

The survey's headline index hit a level of 47.8, down 7.5% from the August reading and off 13.2% from a year ago.

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